Can you recommend a fun, stylish car for under £20,000?

I wrote off my 9-year-old BMW 330i and am trying to decide what to replace it with. My husband is fixated on Mercedes-Benzs or BMWs and so I have considered a CLK. Part of me feels that I don't need something...

Mini Cooper gearbox issues - can I ask BMW Mini for compensation

My 2008 Mini Cooper developed a gearbox whine a few weeks ago and I took it in to the local dealer for diagnostics, where they found a faulty gearbox and quoted nearly £4000 to remove and replace with...

Faulty clutch on BMW Mini – should the dealer pay for the repairs?

In April 2013 I bought a 2008 Mini Cooper from an independent dealer. The car was fine until yesterday when it started to make a noise. BMW Mini has diagnosed the problem as a faulty clutch release bearing....

Need a second hand car that will fit a wheelchair

We need a second hand car (circa £10,000) with room for a wheelchair, two children and two adults. We have a Mini Copper Clubman diesel, which is fantastic to drive and practical, but not wheelchair friendly!...

MINI Cooper won't start?

After leaving my MINI for a year or so while working away I came to try to start it today. I changed the battery for a new one, checked the levels and so on. She opened up no problem turned on and turned...

Which small 4x4 do you recommend?

Can you please advise me as to what small 4x4 you would recommend to buy - taking into account emissions, a good driving experience, reliability and ride quality, and a big enough engine to gave reasonable...

What do you think of the Mini Countryman?

I am thinking of buying a Mini Countryman SD ALL4, I'm downsizing from a Range Rover Sport. Do you know of or had you heard of any problems with this vehicle? I know it will not be as capable in the snow...

Which small SUV?

I wish to buy a SUV as I spend the winter in the highlands of Scotland. My budget is £27k. The shortlist, in no particular order is: MINI Countryman SD ALL4 manual - Skoda Yeti Elegance 4x4 - Mazda CX-5...

What compensation should I get for a dealer paperwork error?

I purchased a pre-registered MINI Cooper Convertible with the Mini 8 year/80.000mile service package included and with the appropriate documentation. The car received two services free of charge in the...

How long does it take to clear a DPF?

Judging by the times Diesel Particulate Filters are mentioned in your columns, your mailbox must clog up with them. My question involves the distance one needs to travel before the DPF sorts itself out....